Research Scientist Analytical Development

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Research Scientist Analytical Development

Position Overview:

As a Research Scientist at Bayer, you will play a crucial role in driving new product development for global markets. With guidance from the Analytical Development Management, you will design and execute analytical experiments of medium complexity, focusing on method development, validation, and transfer to manufacturing sites/CMOs. Your expertise will ensure that analytical procedures meet current regulatory requirements and can be effectively implemented at manufacturing sites. You will interpret results, derive conclusions, and document learnings to share knowledge with teams. Additionally, you will work collaboratively with the Analytical Development group to deepen the understanding of the chemistry underlying new products. Your role will involve preparing product specifications, planning stability studies, prioritizing work to meet project milestones, and ensuring compliance with written procedures and analytical laboratory practices. You will also draft and review SOPs, OIs, and other relevant documents, and effectively present experimental findings to colleagues from diverse scientific backgrounds.

YOUR TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Design analytical experiments to drive new product development for global markets;
• Develop, validate, and transfer analytical methods to manufacturing sites/CMOs;
• Create analytical procedures that meet regulatory requirements and can be implemented at manufacturing sites;
• Interpret results accurately and derive conclusions based on sound science;
• Delegate analytical lab work to in-house bench chemists or contract laboratories, and perform laboratory work when necessary;
• Document learnings thoroughly and share knowledge with teams;
• Collaborate with the Analytical Development group to understand the chemistry of new products;
• Prepare product specifications and plan stability studies;
• Prioritize work to ensure timely delivery of results and achieve critical project milestones;
• Follow written procedures and laboratory practices to ensure quality and compliance;
• Draft and review SOPs, OIs, and relevant documents, including validation/transfer protocols and reports;
• Present experimental findings effectively to colleagues with scientific and non-scientific backgrounds.

WHO YOU ARE:

Bayer seeks an incumbent who possesses the following:

• Bachelors Degree in Science or international equivalent, with six or more years of experience; OR a Masters degree in Science or international equivalent, with four or more years of experience; OR a Ph.D. in Science or international equivalent, with one year of experience;
• Experience in analytical development within the Rx, OTC, Consumer products industry or in an academic setting;
• Strong knowledge of relevant analytical techniques (HPLC, LC-MS, GC, UV-Vis, FT-IR, AAS);
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, with an emphasis on clarity and conciseness;
• Organizational and interpersonal skills with the ability to multitask;
• Self-motivated to learn and develop within the organization.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Advanced degree in analytical chemistry, pharmaceutical analysis, or a related field;
• Hands-on knowledge in method development and validation of pharmaceutical tests (Assay, Impurities, Dissolution);
• Knowledge of GMPs and LIMS.

Employees can expect to be paid a salary between $99,253.06 - $148,879.60. Additional compensation may include a bonus or incentive (if relevant). Additional benefits include health care, vision, dental, retirement, PTO, sick leave, etc.. This salary range is merely an estimate and may vary based on an applicants location, market data/ranges, an applicants skills and prior relevant experience, certain degrees and certifications, and other relevant factors.

This posting will be available for application until at least June 19, 2025

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